Wicked CompetitionThe Renaissance Hollywood Hotel has gone “Wicked” with the Theatre Package that includes Deluxe accommodations; breakfast buffet for two at Twist, the hotel’s California-eclectic restaurant; and discount card from the Hollywood & Highland Entertainment Complex. Twist has also entered a city-wide contest to create three Wicked-inspired martinis.
The Fairmont Miramar Hotel, in Santa Monica, is also teaming up with the musical to offer a “Wicked” weekend, available until Dec. 31. The Westside Wicked room package begins at $359 and includes overnight accommodations, full American breakfast for two, overnight parking, exclusive tickets to see “Wicked” (purchased separately from package) and a special “Wicked” amenity. In addition, guests also have the option to order pre-theater “Wicked-To-Go” tapas boxes for the show.
www. renaissancehollywood.com
www.fairmont.com
Music to My Ears
ResortQuest is offering a festive package this summer at its properties in Breckenridge and Keystone, Colo.
Guests who stay three nights or more this summer can receive a discount of 10-20 percent on lodging and will get two free tickets to the Breckenridge event of their choice, including the National Repertory Orchestra, the 27th Breckenridge Film Festival and Breckenridge Beer Fest.
The package booking code is DIR EVTX and is valid through Nov. 7, with blackout dates June 29-July 5.
800-467-3529
www.resortquest.com
Tut Time
The Rittenhouse Hotel in Philadelphia is now offering a King Tut Package until Sept. 30. The package includes overnight accommodations, including room and tax, and two VIP Tickets to the Tutankhamun Exhibition at the Franklin Institute. These tickets allow guests access at any time during exhibit hours and are only available when a package is purchased.
Rates are from $402 per room, per night, based on double occupancy and additional nights are available from $450 per night.
The rate also includes a continental breakfast for two in Lacroix at The Rittenhouse, including tax and gratuity, a special welcome amenity and complimentary use of the Adolf Biecker Health Club and indoor pool.
Please refer to package code PX.
www.rittenhousehotel.com
The Most Important Meal of the Day
Hilton Hotels has introduced the Hilton Breakfast Program that features a color-coded system allowing guests more choice and control over the first meal of the day. Following the launch of the program internationally in 2002, the Hilton Breakfast will be available at all Hilton properties in North America by summer.
The concept features color-coded labels displayed on the breakfast buffet and on menus to assist guests visually in managing their dietary needs. The labels denote whether the menu item is low-cholesterol, low-fat, high-fiber, low-calorie, high-energy or an indulgence. Guests will enjoy a variety of food and beverage items, as well as local specialties, offered on the more than 80-item breakfast buffet and a la carte menu.
Additionally, Hilton is offering complimentary breakfast for children ages 5 and under with each paying adult.
“Since everyone’s idea of the perfect breakfast differs, offering a wide array of food choices is an important way that we continue to focus on helping our guests personalize their journeys,” said Jeff Diskin, senior vice president of brand marketing, Hilton Hotels.
www.hilton.com
A Pair of Promotions
Funjet Vacations is coming together with Sandals and Beaches Resorts to support agents by adding bonus items to the two new Jet Set Getaway and It’s in the Bag incentives.
The Jet Set Getaway promotion offers agents the chance to win one of 40 prizes, including a grand prize of a Trip of a Lifetime to Sandals Resorts in a Butler category suite. Plus, if any of the winning entries are reservations via Funjet Vacations, the winning travel agent will receive an additional exclusive bonus gift.
With the It’s in the Bag promotion, agents will earn a designer handbag with seven to 14 Sandals, Beaches or Royal Plantation reservations. If they make seven to 14 reservations via Funjet Vacations, they will receive the matching wallet and up to $200 in Bonus Commission Certificates. Bookings must be in the second category or higher to qualify (standard rooms do not qualify). The Butler category and Royal Plantation bookings count as two.
For both promotions, the booking window is through Sept. 30 with travel through Dec. 21. Valid reservations must be of three nights or longer to any Sandals, Beaches or Royal Plantation resort. Royal Plantation bookings count for two entries.
www.vaxvacationaccess.com
www. funjetfun4life.com/site/its_in_the_bag
Remington’s New Gallery Goes on Display
This June, Remington plans to unveil The Gallery, a collection of signature luxury resort hotels slated to be developed in select U.S. and international destinations.
Its premier resort, One Ocean, in Atlantic Beach, Fla., is in active development, while other destinations include Key West, Fla., Santa Fe, N.M., Bend, Ore., and the Turks and Caicos Islands, all in pre-development. Eight or more properties are planned by 2010.
The Gallery presents a portfolio of world-class resort hotels, and each captures the essence of its environment. The new properties will combine service and natural surroundings, with state-of-the-art spa and fitness facilities, dining, meeting space, golf, kids club and other recreational options with a mantra of Always in Your Element. Guests will be hosted by signature Gallery “docents” serving as personalized concierges and can enjoy artful onsite photo galleries, plus photography instruction.
www.remingtonhotels.com
